“The smallest deed is better than the grandest intention.~Roger Nash Baldwin One of the founders of the American Civil Liberties Union, Roger Nash Baldwin was born on this day in 1884.
Art as Therapy
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun I have never been much for journaling on the regular. Many of my daily journal entries end up the same, “the weather was nice, nothing much happened, the end.” Oh, I’ve had periods in my life where I tried to build a habit, but it never lasted long enough to miss … Continue reading Art as Therapy
Wednesday Word for January 19, 2022
Today’s word came from a random word generator. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition ethics plural in form but singular or plural in construction: the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligationa. set of moral principles: a theory or system of moral … Continue reading Wednesday Word for January 19, 2022
Random Quote for January 18, 2022
“Every time something bad happens to me, I don't ask the question, ‘Why did it happen to me?’ The question I ask is, ‘Why did it happen for me?’”~Elijah Cummings American politician and civil rights advocate Elijah Cummings was born on this day in 1951.
Random Quote for January 17, 2022
“It's your outlook on life that counts. If you take yourself lightly and don't take yourself too seriously, pretty soon you can find the humor in our everyday lives. And sometimes it can be a lifesaver.”~Betty White American actress, comedian, game show panelist, sitcom producer, television personality, and animal rights activist Betty White was born … Continue reading Random Quote for January 17, 2022
Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 68
We talked with a loan officer this week about the latest loan modification. Our loan amount has been increased, which, of course, means higher payments. That should be okay as long as our rental is paid off sooner than later (it’s close). The next step should be getting a phone call from our case manager … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 68
Random Quote for January 15, 2022
“I have no more to say except this: We must live with our own conscience.”~Ernest Gaines American author Ernest Gaines was born on this day in 1933.
Random Quote for January 14, 2022
“The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for.”~Maureen Dowd American journalist, author, and New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd was born on this day in 1952.
Walking for Health
Last April, my new doctor told me that if I didn’t get my collective crap together, I was heading toward a myriad of health issues that would affect my quality of life. That night, I finished the bottle of wine I had been drinking and thought about the changes I would need to make to … Continue reading Walking for Health
Random Quote for January 12, 2022
“Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but sometimes, playing a poor hand well.”~Jack London American novelist, journalist, essayist, and social activist Jack London was born on this day in 1876.
J.J. Shaun 